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Video above: A Friday preview of the tournamentThe SEC Baseball Tournament returns to Alabama, where 17 games will decide which team is the best in the conference. Here's what you need to know.When is the tournament?The tournament is Tuesday, May 23, through Sunday, May 28.Where is it happening?The SEC Tournament will be played at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex in the Birmingham Metro area. It is located at 5500 Stadium Trace Parkway in Hoover.The Finley Center, a massive entertainment facility equipped with outdoor fields and event space, will serve as the tournament's fan zone. Parking is free.Who is playing?Twelve SEC teams will be participating, with two left out of the tournament. The schedule has not been determined at this time.Who should I watch out for?While the Tennessee Vols won in 2022, 11 out of the SEC's 14 coaches have predicted that LSU will take home the title this year.How are the local teams doing?Auburn is coming off a trip last year to the College World Series. The Tigers have been in the middle of the pack in the SEC West. A late push in the SEC tournament would be big for the Tigers.Alabama has had a unique year. Their head coach Brad Bohannon was fired halfway through the year. In stepped Jason Jackson, who hopes to impress the rest of the year, to take the interim off of his job title. Video below: University of Alabama athletic director speaks for first time after firing baseball coach over alleged betting scandalWhere can I get tickets?Reserved seats are sold out but general admission tickets can be purchased here.What's the weather forecast?Storms are unfortunately possible every day this time of year. While it's too early for specifics, the forecast will be updated as we get closer to the event.The latest: Weather coverage from WVTM 13 WVTM 13 Sports will be at the tournament to keep you updated with the latest on-air and online. Follow Sports Director Ryan Hennesy and Sports Reporter Kari Osep on Twitter.
HOOVER, Ala. —
Video above: A Friday preview of the tournament
The SEC Baseball Tournament returns to Alabama, where 17 games will decide which team is the best in the conference.
Here's what you need to know.
When is the tournament?
The tournament is Tuesday, May 23, through Sunday, May 28.
Where is it happening?
The SEC Tournament will be played at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex in the Birmingham Metro area. It is located at 5500 Stadium Trace Parkway in Hoover.
The Finley Center, a massive entertainment facility equipped with outdoor fields and event space, will serve as the tournament's fan zone. Parking is free.
Who is playing?
Twelve SEC teams will be participating, with two left out of the tournament. The schedule has not been determined at this time.
Who should I watch out for?
While the Tennessee Vols won in 2022, 11 out of the SEC's 14 coaches have predicted that LSU will take home the title this year.
How are the local teams doing?
Auburn is coming off a trip last year to the College World Series. The Tigers have been in the middle of the pack in the SEC West. A late push in the SEC tournament would be big for the Tigers.
Alabama has had a unique year. Their head coach Brad Bohannon was fired halfway through the year. In stepped Jason Jackson, who hopes to impress the rest of the year, to take the interim off of his job title.
Where can I get tickets?
Reserved seats are sold out but general admission tickets can be purchased here.
What's the weather forecast?
Storms are unfortunately possible every day this time of year. While it's too early for specifics, the forecast will be updated as we get closer to the event.
The latest: Weather coverage from WVTM 13
WVTM 13 Sports will be at the tournament to keep you updated with the latest on-air and online. Follow Sports Director Ryan Hennesy and Sports Reporter Kari Osep on Twitter.
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